Learning Disability Support Worker – Sherringham House

St Cuthbert's Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance £80

Welcome bonus up to £350

27 days annual leave?

Life assurance?

On demand pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

St Cuthbert’s Care in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Learning Disability Support Worker for Sherringham House. The role offers full and part-time hours over a 7-day rota, with day and night shifts available.

Salary is £13.85 per hour plus £80 sleep-in, with a welcome bonus up to £350 and comprehensive training provided. You will support tenants to develop essential life skills, manage daily tasks, and engage with the community to build confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Patience and a can-do attitude to support individuals in care.
• Willingness to complete Level 2 Health and Social Care if not already held.
• Good communication with tenants and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to tenants to develop essential life skills for independent living.
• Assist with daily tasks such as home care, shopping and cooking.
• Encourage community engagement and friendships to build confidence.
• Communicate effectively with people in your care.

Skills

Patience

Can-do attitude

Effective communication

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Learning Disability Support Worker (Sherringham House)

Salary: £13.85 per hour, plus sleep-in allowance of £80.00 per sleep-in and enhanced overtime rate.

This role also attracts a Welcome Bonus of up to £350.

Location: Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: Full and part time roles available over a 7-day rota (both day roles and night roles available)

All we ask is that you have patience, a can-do attitude and a desire to help others. Full training will be provided to successful candidates who share our vision of providing outstanding support to those living in our care.

As a Support Worker within our Independent Supported Living service, you will:

• Provide support to our tenants to develop the essential life skills they need to live as independently as possible in their own home.
• Support our tenants with day-to-day life skills, such as taking care of their homes, shopping and cooking.
• Encourage community engagement and support our tenants to maintain friendships and interests, helping them to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Communicate effectively with the people you are caring for.
• Be required to complete Level 2 Health and Social Care if not already held.

Why join St Cuthbert’s Care?

St Cuthbert’s Care is a values-based, registered social care charity, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential.

The charity’s areas of work include nursing homes for older people, children in care and services for people with disabilities.

We are proud to be the first regional charity in the North East, delivering adult social care as part of our work, to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

Further information on our work can be found in our Annual Review.

We offer our staff a range of additional benefits including:

• Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
• 27 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Savings scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Staff counselling service
• Blue Light discount
• Charity Workers’ discount
• Free life assurance
• On demand pay
• Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App
• Real Living Wage Employer (minimum £13.45 per hour)
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Sleep in allowance of £80 (role dependant)

Please note: We are unable to employ candidates requiring international visa sponsorship.